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There are so many more horses entered than just the 40 that can run in this race. That is part of what makes any Grand National runners list so intriguing. We are dealing with one of the biggest horse racing events anywhere in the world here. Racehorse trainers plot the entire season around getting the equine athletes to peak fitness at Aintree.
While jockey bookings won’t be known until the week of the race, Grand National runners and riders are still worth looking at. Below you will find all the information you need on those entered in the big race. There are Grand National runners and weights they carry side by side with ages, trainers and recent form to help you find the right horse for you:
1. Any Second Now
- Age: 11yo
- Trainer: Ted Walsh
- Likely Jockey: Mark Walsh
- GN Rating: 167
- Official Rating: 160
- Weight: 11st 12lb
- Recent Form: 612-241
- Odds: 16/1 (from 20/1)
Third (152) and second (159) in the last two runnings for powerful owner JP McManus, the entire second half of his career has been built around winning the Grand National. Has always found one or two too good, but his consistency over the famous fences is a plus. Ran fourth in the Irish Gold Cup and took a second Webster Cup (160) going away from Velvet Elvis at Navan latest. Sure to make another bold bid at Aintree despite harsh treatment from the UK handicapper.
2. Conflated
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 167
- Official Rating: 168
- Weight: 11st 12lb
- Recent Form: 1F2-313
- Odds: 20/1 (from 33/1)
Dual Leopardstown Grade 1 winner who fell two out when looing booked for second in last year’s Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham. Proved no worse for that tumble when runner-up on Mildmay course in the Betway Bowl up in trip at Aintree. Third in the Cheltenham Gold Cup (168) latest before any Grand National following five-length Savills Chase success.
3. Hewick
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Shark Hanlon
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 167
- Official Rating: 170
- Weight: 11st 12lb
- Recent Form: 1-21U1F
- Odds: N/A
Remarkable globetrotting gelding and a bargain buy from his wily trainer. Added to victories in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown (149) last spring and Galway Plate (155) over the summer with American Grand National glory across the Atlantic in the autumn. Unlucky faller two out in the Cheltenham Gold Cup latest, and that not the first time he’s taken a tumble. Needs sound surface underfoot with connections now nominating other spring targets apart from Aintree.
4. Galvin
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 166
- Official Rating: 166
- Weight: 11st 11lb
- Recent Form: 46-1462
- Odds: 20/1 (from 33/1)
National Hunt and Savills Chase winner in 2021 who has struggled to match that form since. Connections had dilemma of whether to target the Cheltenham Gold Cup or put him among the Grand National runners last season and chose the former where he ran fourth. Prominent and runner-up to Delta Work in Cross Country Chase (166) at this year’s Festival latest, but does need good ground at Aintree to be at his best.
5. Noble Yeats
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Emmet Mullins
- Likely Jockey: Sean Bowen
- GN Rating: 166
- Official Rating: 167
- Weight: 11st 11lb
- Recent Form: 1-P1134
- Odds: 9/1 (from 11/1)
Last year’s shock 50/1 winner (147) has a lot more weight on his back now, but showed his liking for Aintree once again when landing the Many Clouds Chase on the Mildmay course in December. Stayed on from miles back to be fourth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup (167) latest.
6. Envoi Allen
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 163
- Official Rating: 163
- Weight: 11st 8lb
- Recent Form: 133-171
- Odds: 50/1 (from 66/1)
High-class chaser on a going day but has become less straightforward and more difficult to catch right with age. Won at Down Royal and Leopardstown at the end of 2021 before finishing third in both the Cheltenham Queen Mother and Punchestown Champion Chase last spring.
Scored again at Down Royal on reappearance when stepped markedly up in trip, but didn’t build on that when disappointing seventh in the King George at Kempton. More than able substitute for Allaho with victory in the Ryanair Chase (163) at Cheltenham latest. Hard to see where a Grand National bid fits into connections’ plans on that basis with other end of season options for him elsewhere.
7. Royale Pagaille
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Venetia Williams
- Likely Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
- GN Rating: 163
- Official Rating: 163
- Weight: 11st 8lb
- Recent Form: 1255-26
- Odds: 40/1 (from 50/1)
Classy staying chaser that has taken minor honours when sixth (twice) and fifth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup (off 166 and 163) the last three seasons. Chased home Bravemansgame on reappearance in the King George at Kempton. Only fifth in the Betway Bowl (164) on sole previous visit to Aintree. Loves Haydock and soft ground with consecutive Peter Marsh Chase victories there in 2021 and 2022. Probably won’t get optimum conditions for the Grand National if back on Merseyside in the spring.
8. Fury Road
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 161
- Official Rating: 161
- Weight: 11st 6lb
- Recent Form: 23-1336
- Odds: 50/1 (from 33/1)
Mildmay Novices’ Chase runner-up with three third place efforts and a win since his last visit to Aintree. Made successful return in the old Skymas Chase at Down Royal before hitting the frame in both Savills Chase and Irish Gold Cup. Only sixth in the Ryanair Chase latest, so connections must decide whether he’s among Grand National runners or not.
9. Capodanno
- Age: 7yo
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 160
- Official Rating: 160
- Weight: 11st 5lb
- Recent Form: 2U41-3
- Odds: 33/1
Progressed to win 3m Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown Festival last spring but not always the most fluent jumper. Made mistakes when fourth in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham and third on return in Gowran’s Red Mills Chase latest. Good record in April but handicapped for the Grand National on one piece of winning form.
10. The Big Dog
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Peter Fahey
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 160
- Official Rating: 158
- Weight: 11st 5lb
- Recent Form: 6-113F
- Odds: 25/1
Munster National (140) and Troytown (148) wins in the autumn has gone up considerably in the weights for those successes in Ireland. Made a costly mistake at the second last, and a combination of that and the extra weight got him beat into third in the Welsh Grand National over Christmas. Fell when still going well two out in the Irish Gold Cup latest. Has proven he handles better ground, but not well-handicapped on career high mark.
11. Delta Work
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 159
- Official Rating: 159
- Weight: 11st 4lb
- Recent Form: 13-1361
- Odds: 12/1 (from 20/1)
Last year’s Grand National third (160) came to Aintree with a good chance after besting the now-retired Tiger Roll in the Cheltenham mud to land the Cross Country Chase at the Festival. Has since won the Risk Of Thunder Chase over the banks at Punchestown and had another spin around Cheltenham before running over an inadequate trip in the Boyne Hurdle to preserve his mark.
Retained Cross Country crown with victory over stable companion Galvin (159) latest when looked as good as ever. Respected among Grand National runners re-opposing from 12 months ago off 1lb lower mark.
12. Sam Brown
- Age: 11yo
- Trainer: Anthony Honeyball
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 159
- Official Rating: 159
- Weight: 11st 4lb
- Recent Form: 2P1-35P5
- Odds: 100/1
Premier Handicap Chase winner on the Mildmay course (147) during Grand National day last year. Not exactly chucked in off a career high mark but lightly-raced for his age with stamina laden pedigree. Good third in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby on reappearance, but not built on that when fifth in the Many Clouds here and pulled up in the Denman Chase on ground that was too quick before finding topweight over hurdles at Uttoxeter too much when fifth latest. Needs a bit of cut in the ground if he’s to have any hope.
13. Franco De Port
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 158
- Official Rating: 158
- Weight: 11st 3lb
- Recent Form: 3455453
- Odds: 50/1 (from 66/1)
Third in the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at massive odds in May but disappointing on both subsequent starts in France. Kept on into fourth and fifth in Savills Chase and Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown before distant third in Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham latest. Those efforts seen as about par from the handicapper. Didn’t show much in last year’s Irish Grand National (158). Last win was Boxing Day 2020.
14. Lifetime Ambition
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Jessica Harrington
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 158
- Official Rating: 155
- Weight: 11st 3lb
- Recent Form: 2-42343
- Odds: 25/1
Completed over the famous Grand National fences on reappearance when fading into fourth and a beaten favourite in the Grand Sefton. Better efforts when runner-up to The Big Dog in the Troytown at Navan and third behind Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs in the John Durkan. Handicapped on those efforts, however, and fourth in a Grade 2 at Thurles that hasn’t worked out form-wise. Third in conditions hurdle at Thurles latest.
15. Carefully Selected
- Age: 11yo
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 156
- Official Rating: 155
- Weight: 11st 1lb
- Recent Form: 11U/014
- Odds: 40/1 (from 25/1)
Dual Grade 3 winning novice chaser in 2020 who unseated rider at final fence when booked for third in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham that spring. Lengthy racecourse absence of more than 1,000 days but showed he retained all his old ability after stripping fitter for his return to action in the Paddy Power Chase when landing the Thyestes at Gowran off 147. Less to like about fading fourth in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse on better ground latest, but lightly-raced for his age, so could have something to offer that other Grand National runners don’t.
16. Chris’s Dream
- Age: 11yo
- Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 155
- Official Rating: 150
- Weight: 11st
- Recent Form: PU/U0-115
- Odds: 66/1
Twice unseated his rider over the Grand National fences, first in this race in 2021 (164) and then again on reappearance in the Becher (162) last season. Only completed two starts under Rules since 2020, first when 11th in 2022 Thyestes Chase, but does have two Point wins this winter under his belt. Not disgraced when fifth in Cheltenham Festival hunter chase (155) latest, but hasn’t show aptitude for the rigours of the famous fences.
17. Coko Beach
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 155
- Official Rating: 153
- Weight: 11st
- Recent Form: 8-9441
- Odds: 50/1
Ended two-year losing streak with Irish Grand National Trial success (146) and assured round of jumping at Punchestown when last in action. Eighth at Aintree (150) 12 months ago when lost a shoe and beaten some 66 lengths. Doesn’t look any better treated after Munster National ninth before fourth places in Troytown and Thyestes. Had a hard campaign in staying handicap chases in the Emerald Isle.
18. Gaillard Du Mesnil
- Age: 7yo
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 155
- Official Rating: 155
- Weight: 11st
- Recent Form: 33-2131
- Odds: 14/1 (from 20/1)
Second season novice who came third in the Irish Grand National last Easter and finally broken his maiden tag over fences in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown during Christmastime. Run over an inadequate distance either side of that, he proved stamina with National Hunt Chase victory but does have the caveat of there being a faller in front that day. Aintree looks the obvious next step.
19. Longhouse Poet
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Martin Brassil
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 155
- Official Rating: 154
- Weight: 11st
- Recent Form: 76-P16U1
- Odds: 16/1 (from 25/1)
Faded into sixth (155) after disputing the lead two out in last year’s Grand National. Looked all stamina when landing the Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park in January 2022 and proved his wellbeing with a conditions hurdle victory at Limerick on Boxing Day. Trailed in last of six in the Galmoy Hurdle and got no further than the first fence in the Bobbyjo Chase, but landed 3m 2f conditions chase at Down Royal () that qualified him for another tilt at Aintree glory latest. His wily connections have clearly been protecting his mark.
20. Darasso
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Joseph O’Brien
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 154
- Official Rating: 151
- Weight: 10st 13lb
- Recent Form: 233154
- Odds: 40/1
Busy campaign with Galway Plate second (148) and Kerry National third (152) before Clonmel Oil Chase third (153) and Listed success at Thurles (152) in December. Recent efforts below that consistency when fifth in Limestone Lad Hurdle and last of four in Red Mills Chase. Often well-placed by connections to pick up decent prize money for hitting the frame, but being one of the Grand National runners is another matter entirely.
21. Pencilfulloflead
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 153
- Official Rating: 153
- Weight: 10st 12lb
- Recent Form: 23/F-435
- Odds: 40/1 (from 33/1)
Returned to form when running on into third in Thyestes Chase at Gowran, but needs soft ground at worst and didn’t handle yielding when a disappointing fifth in the Bobbyjo Chase latest. Florida Pearl winner as a novice and also beat Coko Beach on first start over fences. All his best efforts feature heavy in going description and seems unlikely to get his ground for the Grand National in springtime.
22. Ga Law
- Age: 7yo
- Trainer: Jamie Snowden
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 152
- Official Rating: 152
- Weight: 10st 11lb
- Recent Form: 132/31F5
- Odds: N/A
Paddy Power Gold Cup hero (142) who held every chance when taking a final fence fall in the Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster (150) before good fifth in Ryanair Chase (152) where drop back in trip not ideal. Needs to complete in a 2m 7.5f race or further over fences to qualify by 28 March. That looks unlikely now and connections may have other spring targets in mind as this Grand National comes around plenty early enough his career.
23. Happygolucky
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Kim Bailey
- Likely Jockey: David Bass
- GN Rating: 152
- Official Rating: 152
- Weight: 10st 11lb
- Recent Form: 121/309
- Odds: 40/1
Runner-up in 2021 Ultima Handicap Chase and Mildmay course Premier Handicap winner on Grand National day (149) before almost 600-day racecourse absence. Cracking third in Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle on return (151) and drop back in trip didn’t suit at Cheltenham on Trials Day. Only ninth in the Ultima at the Festival latest. Trainer landed Aintree showpiece with Mr Frisk in 1990 and has had Grand National runners since.
24. Le Milos
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Dan Skelton
- Likely Jockey: Harry Skelton or Bridget Andrews
- GN Rating: 152
- Official Rating: 152
- Weight: 10st 11lb
- Recent Form: 114-112
- Odds: 20/1 (from 25/1)
Progressive chaser unbeaten in two starts for current stable, demonstrating versatility as regards ground with wins at Bangor on reappearance and the Coral Gold Cup (146). Looked all out to score at Newbury, however, and up in the weights with another mile to tackle in the Grand National might stretch his stamina. Confirmed that was a concern when collared close home in the Premier Chase at Kelso latest (152).
25. Quick Wave
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Venetia Williams
- Likely Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
- GN Rating: 152
- Official Rating: 152
- Weight: 10st 11lb
- Recent Form: 5/1-1P1
- Odds: 33/1
Lightly-raced mare who won the London National (140) and Grand National Trial (148) but clearly can’t stand much racing. Needs breaks between her assignments as pulled up in Welsh Grand National in-between victories. May still have further progress in her and no stamina concerns, but on a career high mark. Yard tasted Aintree glory in this in 2009 with 100/1 outsider Mon Mome.
26. The Shunter
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Emmet Mullins
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 152
- Official Rating: 150
- Weight: 10st 11lb
- Recent Form: UP7-86 (Flat Figures: 1374)
- Odds: 40/1
Largely campaigned on the Flat since coming eighth in the Galway Plate (152). Third in Premier Chase at Kelso off the same mark in qualifying run and first outing since a beaten favourite in fourth in November Handicap at Naas, finding that trip too sharp on the level. Has back form which includes Cheltenham Festival Plate success and second in the Manifesto Novices’ Chase on Mildmay course at Aintree, which reads well. One of the more difficult Grand National runners to assess.
27. Escaria Ten
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 151
- Official Rating: 150
- Weight: 10st 10lb
- Recent Form: 829-27P
- Odds: 66/1 (from 50/1)
Ninth in the Grand National last year (152) when he didn’t get home and it was a similar story when weakening into seventh in the Thyestes Chase and pulled-up in Festival Plate over inadequate trip on his latest start. Decent second when conceding race fitness to Darasso in a Listed race at Thurles on reappearance but still higher in the weights than his 2021 National Hunt Chase third (147) to Galvin.
28. Farclas
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 151
- Official Rating: 149
- Weight: 10st 10lb
- Recent Form: 5/U2F-PP
- Odds: 66/1
Fifth in the 2021 Grand National (146), but little has gone right since. Only completed subsequent start was when runner-up in the Troytown (148) later that same year. Handicapper has showed no signs of relenting because he hasn’t got round since. Tough to know where he’s at after pulling up in this year’s Troytown and at Down Royal latest.
29. Remastered
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: David Pipe
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 151
- Official Rating: 152
- Weight: 10st 10lb
- Recent Form: 9-121PP
- Odds: 50/1 (from 25/1)
In good form earlier this season until pulling up in Premier Handicap over hurdles at Sandown. Won Aintree Pertemps qualifier on reappearance before gallant second in Coral Gold Cup and victory at Kempton (146) before pulling up again in the Ultima at the Festival latest (152). Fading effort into fifth in 2021 National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham on only start beyond 3m 2f is a concern for the Grand National test.
30. The Big Breakaway
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Joe Tizzard
- Likely Jockey: Brendan Powell Jr
- GN Rating: 151
- Official Rating: 151
- Weight: 10st 10lb
- Recent Form: 23P-22P
- Odds: 50/1 (from 33/1)
Gallant Welsh Grand National runner-up (148) who shaped like further wouldn’t be an issue despite giving lumps of weight away to the winner. Just held by a diminishing head in a Haydock handicap on reappearance before Chepstow effort and pulling up in the Ultima at the Festival when down in trip that didn’t suit latest. Stable has fine record with staying chasers, but this one best on soft ground. Definite possibilities for him as one of the guaranteed Grand National runners.
31. Threeunderthrufive
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Paul Nicholls
- Likely Jockey: Adrian Heskin
- GN Rating: 150
- Official Rating: 150
- Weight: 10st 9lb
- Recent Form: 16-3U68
- Odds: N/A
Non-stayer when sixth in Welsh Grand National (151), unseated rider at first fence in Coral Gold Cup before that and only eighth in the Ultima (150) at the Festival latest. Seems at home in small fields and Aintree showpiece is the complete opposite of that. Well-placed by connections to win two Grade 2 novice chases over 3m last season, but this test just doesn’t look like what he wants on paper. Connections have ruled out a bid.
32. Cape Gentleman
- Age: 7yo
- Trainer: Shark Hanlon
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 149
- Official Rating: 149
- Weight: 10st 8lb
- Recent Form: 92F304
- Odds: 100/1
Left the care of Emmet Mullins for the Shark Hanlon stable over the winter following a change of ownership. Keeping on well fell at the final fence in the Kerry National (151) last autumn, but has stamina to prove after coming ninth behind now stable companion Hewick in the Galway Plate (152). Other Grand National runners appeal more.
33. Cilaos Emery
- Age: 11yo
- Trainer: Sophie Leech
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 149
- Official Rating: 148
- Weight: 10st 8lb
- Recent Form: U62-34P
- Odds: 100/1
Devenish Chase runner-up at 20/1 during Fairyhouse’s Easter Festival last year (153), and purchased out of the Willie Mullins stable in February. Pulled up over hurdles in France since. Not showed that level of form since, and needs a top four finish in a chase over 2m 7.5f before March 28, 2023 to qualify for the Grand National.
34. Diol Ker
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Noel Meade
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 149
- Official Rating: 149
- Weight: 10st 8lb
- Recent Form: 0-9220
- Odds: 66/1 (from 100/1)
Last year’s Thyestes Chase fourth (135) and Leinster National scorer (137) shaped like a non-stayer in the Irish Grand National (147) when tenth. Ninth in the Cork Grand National (146) on reappearance, but just failed to land the Paddy Power Chase (145) by a short-head on penultimate outing. Again dropped out of contention in Irish Grand National Trial (149) latest just before the Aintree weights came out. Tough to make any sort of case for off a career high chase mark.
35. Roi Mage
- Age: 11yo
- Trainer: Patrick Griffin
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 149
- Official Rating: 149
- Weight: 10st 8lb
- Recent Form: 17-33F2
- Odds: 66/1 (from 150/1)
Eye-catching Cross Country Chase third in France over 3m 3f on reappearance in November and filled same spot in Tramore New Year’s Day Chase (149) dropped down in trip. Fell too early to say what would’ve happened in a Cheltenham Cross Country handicap (149) on Trials Day, then encouraging second at Down Royal (149) with a claimer aboard latest. Last win at that Northern Irish venue (140) in March 2022 over 3m 2f. Difficult horse to assess, but the market indicates he’s gone from rank outsider to one of the Grand National runners the bookies believe has a squeak here.
36. A Wave Of The Sea
- Age: 7yo
- Trainer: Joseph O’Brien
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 147
- Official Rating: 145
- Weight: 10st 6lb
- Recent Form: 6F64P03P
- Odds: 100/1
Had lots of racing this season including Kerry National sixth (149) and Munster National fourth (147). Dropped down in trip for a Dublin Racing Festival handicap he’d won before, but could only finish third this time (144) before pulling up in the Grand Annual (148) at Cheltenham latest. The Grand National trip is a complete unknown for this Flat-bred gelding.
37. Minella Trump
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Donald McCain
- Likely Jockey: Brian Hughes
- GN Rating: 147
- Official Rating: 147
- Weight: 10st 6lb
- Recent Form: 1121-1
- Odds: 66/1
Prolific Perth winner in small fields. Landed eight of last nine starts and that form includes a defeat of Hewick. Has lengthy absence to overcome since Perth Gold Cup success (145). Trainer’s father Ginger synonymous with the Grand National thanks to Red Rum. This inmate of the yard unproven beyond 3m.
38. Vanillier
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 147
- Official Rating: 145
- Weight: 10st 6lb
- Recent Form: 336-36F2
- Odds: 25/1 (from 100/1)
Not always the most fluent of jumpers with last win in the 2021 Florida Pearl as a novice, and hasn’t always shaped like a stayer in run at Leopardstown and Naas last winter before a distant third in the 2022 National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. Showed little in first three chase runs this season, but ran on well and gaining all the time when runner-up to Kemboy in the Bobbyjo at Fairyhouse (145) latest. That suggest a bid for Grand National glory is possible, but must sharpen up his technique.
39. Velvet Elvis
- Age: 7yo
- Trainer: Thomas Gibney
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 147
- Official Rating: 146
- Weight: 10st 6lb
- Recent Form: 16-0PP12
- Odds: 66/1
Weakened into sixth in the Irish Grand National (143) last season, but put three disappointing displays behind him when scoring in a conditions chase at Fairyhouse (140). No match for Any Second Now in the Webster Cup (146) at Navan latest. Unproven beyond 3m, but handles yielding, soft and heavy ground. His record in the spring should be a concern for punters.
40. Ain’t That A Shame
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 146
- Official Rating: 146
- Weight: 10st 5lb
- Recent Form: 220-241
- Odds: 25/1 (from 40/1)
Maiden over fences but unlucky loser when chinned on the line in the Troytown (137) at Navan last autumn. Close, keeping on fourth in the Paddy Power Chase (144) and 2m 4f Gowran beginners winner (146) latest. Only previous career success at Thurles over extended 2m 7f on heavy ground. Withdrawn from races on good going on multiple occasions in the past. Yard took this in 2021 with Minella Times, and this one currently the last of this year’s Grand National runners guaranteed to get in the race..
41. Corach Rambler
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Lucinda Russell
- Likely Jockey: Derek Fox
- GN Rating: 146
- Official Rating: 146
- Weight: 10st 5lb
- Recent Form: 4U1-541
- Odds: 8/1 (from 20/1)
From the same stable as 2017 Grand National winner One For Arthur. Dual winner of the Ultima Handicap Chase (140 and 146 this season) at the last two Cheltenham Festivals. Can get behind in his races and was a never nearer fourth in the Coral Gold Cup (formerly the Hennessy) off 1lb higher. Fancied by many to bring the world’s most famous steeplechase winner’s prize to Scotland.
42. Enjoy D’Allen
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Ciaran Murphy
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 146
- Official Rating: 146
- Weight: 10st 5lb
- Recent Form: U9-0006
- Odds: 100/1 (from 50/1)
Got no further than the first fence in last year’s Grand National (148) when unseating his rider. Never on terms when ninth in the Irish equivalent (same mark). Down the field in two 2m 6f Navan handicap hurdles before weakening into tenth in the Paddy Power Chase (147) and never looked in his comfort zone when tailed off sixth in the Bobbyjo (146) latest. Irish Grand National third in 2021 (142) looks a long time ago now.
43. Lord Lariat
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Dermot McLoughlin
- Likely Jockey: Paddy O’Hanlon
- GN Rating: 146
- Official Rating: 146
- Weight: 10st 5lb
- Recent Form: 651-467
- Odds: 40/1
Last year’s Irish Grand National hero (137) making plenty of the running. Aintree has been the plan since. Never near to challenge Galvin on reappearance at Punchestown and sixth in the Porterstown (146) back at Fairyhouse before seventh over hurdles at Leopardstown latest. Regular rider won’t be able to use his claim and that’s a negative for a few Grand National runners entered. This one also off a career high mark.
44. Battleoverdoyen
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 145
- Official Rating: 140
- Weight: 10st 4lb
- Recent Form: 5235P493P
- Odds: 100/1 (from 150/1)
Keeping on fifth in the Galway Plate (149) last summer but had plenty of races over different distances without looking like winning since including four-length third in the Newlands Chase at Naas (140) and pulling up in the Grand Annual (144) at Cheltenham latest. A horse without a trip, albeit one well-treated on his novice chase form from 2019. Only two victories in 22 starts since, so no real case for winning the Grand National can be made.
45. Cloudy Glen
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Venetia Williams
- Likely Jockey: Sean Quinlan
- GN Rating: 145
- Official Rating: 145
- Weight: 10st 4lb
- Recent Form: 2P/1P9-3P
- Odds: 100/1 (from 50/1)
Surprise 2021 Ladbrokes Trophy winner (140) that hasn’t looked like scoring since. Pulled-up in the Rowland Meyrick and ninth in the Sky Bet Chase that winter before missing a year. Decent return when fading into third but entitled to need the run behind Quick Wave in Grand National Trial at Haydock and pulled up in the Ultima at Cheltenham latest. Yard knows what it takes to win the Aintree showpiece.
46. Gin On Lime
- Age: 7yo
- Trainer: Henry Dr Bromhead
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 145
- Official Rating: 142
- Weight: 10st 4lb
- Recent Form: 4-2304U
- Odds: 100/1 (from 66/1)
Productive novice chase campaign winning five of seven starts last season but disappointed on Mildmay course when sent off favourite for the Manifesto after a winter break and only fourth. Can need a run to be at his best. Below par 12th in the Galway Plate but more like it when fourth in the Kerry National (143). Unseated rider on first Cross Country outing at Cheltenham latest. Some stamina concerns on his pedigree for a test as stern as the Grand National.
47. Mister Coffey
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Nicky Henderson
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 145
- Official Rating: 145
- Weight: 10st 4lb
- Recent Form: 220-223
- Odds: 50/1
Didn’t take to the Grand National fences at all when way way down the field and a beaten favourite in last year’s Topham Chase (141). Still a maiden after eight steeplechases and up 5lb for yet another second place at Uttoxeter before National Hunt Chase third at Cheltenham (145) latest. Although from a top yard that does have Grand National runners, this stable has famously never won the Aintree showpiece.
48. Mr Incredible
- Age: 7yo
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 145
- Official Rating: 144
- Weight: 10st 4lb
- Recent Form: 2RP-B23
- Odds: 14/1 (from 33/1)
Has been reluctant to race in the past and often held-up, but posted career best effort when eye-catching second in the Classic Chase at Warwick (142), before decent third down in trip in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (145) latest. Lightly-raced and open to plenty of further progress but there is a question mark over his temperament for a test like the Grand National and the occasion Aintree makes of it.
49. Ashtown Lad
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Dan Skelton
- Likely Jockey: Harry Skelton or Bridget Andrews
- GN Rating: 144
- Official Rating: 144
- Weight: 10st 3lb
- Recent Form: 5-3123
- Odds: 33/1 (from 40/1)
Shaped like a non-stayer when fifth in last season’s Scottish Grand National (140), but thrown hat into Aintree ring with Becher Chase success (138) over the famous fences in December. Good effort when runner-up in Warwick Pertemps Qualifier but weakening third in the Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock latest is a concern. Connections clearly protecting his chase mark for the big one, though.
50. Gabbys Cross
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 143
- Official Rating: 143
- Weight: 10st 2lb
- Recent Form: 15-15683
- Odds: 100/1 (from 80/1)
Galway Blazers winner (137) but saw that form reversed when fifth in the Kerry National (143) by Busselton. Sixth in the Paddy Power Chase (143) and eighth in the Thyestes (144) before better qualifying third at Naas (143) latest. Bookies wildly disagree about his chances from no real case based on best price to in with a shot at shortest odds.
51. Hill Sixteen
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Sandy Thomson
- Likely Jockey: Ryan Mania
- GN Rating: 143
- Official Rating: 143
- Weight: 10st 2lb
- Recent Form: 42U-37
- Odds: 66/1 (from 100/1)
Second (136) and seventh (145) over the Grand National fences in the last two editions of the Becher Chase. Failed to complete on all three career starts beyond 3m 2f and that’s an obvious concern. Saved best form for Kelso in recent times, finishing second in the Premier Chase last season and third on reappearance to Cheltenham Gold Cup dark horse Sounds Russian. One of the Grand National runners that’s opposable.
52. Eva’s Oskar
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Tim Vaughan
- Likely Jockey: Alan Johns
- GN Rating: 142
- Official Rating: 142
- Weight: 10st 1lb
- Recent Form: 1-62164
- Odds: 100/1
Progressive Chepstow and Exeter winner last season has posted best efforts at Cheltenham since in Premier Handicaps when runner-up at the November Meeting (139) and going one better during the International Meeting (140). Only sixth at Sandown (143) after a midwinter break and faded into fourth off topweight in the Eider Chase at Newcastle (142) latest. Stamina not proven beyond 3m 3f and versatile as regards ground, but a Grand National bid demands more from him.
53. Rapper
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Henry Daly
- Likely Jockey: Richard Patrick
- GN Rating: 142
- Official Rating: 142
- Weight: 10st 1lb
- Recent Form: 10-9315P
- Odds: 100/1
Improved last winter to land consecutive 3m 1f handicap chases at Catterick and Wincanton. Built on that when third at Haydock (139) and 11 lengths behind The Big Breakaway before impressive Cheltenham success over extended 3m 2f on New Year’s Day (137). Drop back in trip at Sandown (143) was against him, but kept on into fifth. Could outrun his Grand National odds if sneaking in to the final field of 40 but pulling up in the Kim Muir (142) at Cheltenham latest not encouraging.
54. Recite A Prayer
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 142
- Official Rating: 141
- Weight: 10st 1lb
- Recent Form: 102300
- Odds: 66/1
In-and-out type that landed the Killarney National (132) in May, who then disappointed in the Irish Midlands National at Kilbeggan (139). Positive performances this past autumn when second in the Kerry National (139) and third in the Cork Grand National (141), but never got involved when down the field in the Becher Chase over the Aintree fences. Really faded out of the Paddy Power Chase when last in action. Comes with plenty of risk attached.
55. Death Duty
- Age: 12yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 141
- Official Rating: 139
- Weight: 10st
- Recent Form: U0-U3P2
- Odds: 100/1
Unseated at the Canal Turn in last year’s Grand National (144) and that left its mark for the Irish equivalent. Still capable on a going day, staying on into third in the Troytown (140) and second at Punchestown over 3m 4f (138) latest. Has finished first and second in last two editions of the Irish Grand National Trial. Yard has had veterans placed at Aintree before.
56. Dunboyne
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 141
- Official Rating: 139
- Weight: 10st
- Recent Form: 66R1P24
- Odds: 50/1
Posted best form at Gowran Park where an unlucky loser of the Thyestes Chase (133) on penultimate outing. Only fourth in the Kim Muir (141) at Cheltenham latest. Needs to brush up his jumping if given the go ahead and gets in to the Grand National. Rarely races on better ground than yielding has has refused to jump off in the past. Little to recommend among his stable’s many Grand National runners.
57. Francky Du Berlais
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Peter Bowen
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 141
- Official Rating: 141
- Weight: 10st
- Recent Form: 120005R
- Odds: 100/1
Kept on into fourth in the Topham (135) over the Grand National fences at the meeting last year. Landed Summer Plate (139) at Market Rasen with a late charge but showed very little back at Aintree in the Becher (147). Has question mark over his stamina and only fifth on Cross Country debut (142) at Cheltenham before refusing at the Festival latest.
58. Our Power
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Sam Thomas
- Likely Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
- GN Rating: 141
- Official Rating: 141
- Weight: 10st
- Recent Form: F135-11
- Odds: 25/1 (from 50/1)
London Gold Cup winner (136) at Ascot followed-up in Kempton Coral Trophy (141) when all out en route to a Grand National tilt. Fifth in last season’s Ultima Handicap Chase (138) behind Corach Rambler but may have improved since then. Rating may not be enough to sneak in to the final field of 40 at Aintree and penalties don’t apply.
59. Back On The Lash
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Martin Keighley
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 140
- Official Rating: 140
- Weight: 9st 13lb
- Recent Form: 15P9-231P
- Odds: 100/1
Dual Cheltenham Cross Country handicap winner (138 and 137) who likes sounder surfaces. Good runs on all three completed starts this season including third in a Premier Handicap (137). Any rain or soft going would dent his chances, which explains him pulling up at the Festival latest. He also needs plenty above him to come out of the Grand National field to get a run.
60. Fortescue
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Henry Daly
- Likely Jockey: Hugh Nugent
- GN Rating: 140
- Official Rating: 143
- Weight: 9st 13lb
- Recent Form: 1U-445P
- Odds: 100/1
Unseated after a mistake four out in last year’s Grand National (143), but completed over the fences in the Becher (145) when never nearer fourth this winter. Found Welsh Grand National came too soon after that and again nowhere close to challenge when fifth in the Grand National Trial (143) latest. Jockey cannot use his claim at Aintree. Last in the field 12 months ago and faces similar wait to know if he’ll make the cut.
61. Defi Bleu
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 139
- Official Rating: 136
- Weight: 9st 12lb
- Recent Form: 6280P35
- Odds: 100/1
Fairyhouse Easter Festival 3m handicap winner (131) last season with a couple of eye-catching efforts this term. Cork Grand National runner-up conceding a stone-and-a-half to the one in front and took third in the Irish Grand National Trial (both 136) before fifth in the Kim Muir (139) latest. Not the most consistent type but capable on his day. Needs plenty higher in the handicap to defect if he’s to sneak in at Aintree.
62. Born By The Sea
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Paul John Gilligan
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 137
- Official Rating: 134
- Weight: 9st 10lb
- Recent Form: 2353050
- Odds: 100/1
Galway Blazers winner in 2021 (130) that has shaped well on rare tries over 3m but never got going in Paddy Power Chase (136) and never landed a blow in Newlands Chase (134) or the Festival Plate latest. Distant third to Energumene in Hill Way Chase Cork before that and only fifth when trying to retain Galway Festival crown. Plenty of Grand National runners will have to come out for him to even have a chance of making the cut.
63. Gevrey
- Age: 7yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 137
- Official Rating: 134
- Weight: 9st 10lb
- Recent Form: 7431454
- Odds: 100/1
Dual Fairyhouse winner over fences that landed Limerick handicap (128) in October. Third in a charity Flat race at Punchestown before fast-finishing fourth in the Festival Plate (137) at Cheltenham latest. Not well-treated in handicapping terms as 1lb above fourth place from Perth 3m run. Unexposed as a stayer, but stable has more realistic Grand National prospects.
64. Milan Native
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 137
- Official Rating: 134
- Weight: 9st 10lb
- Recent Form: P/P-F599
- Odds: 100/1
Kim Muir winner (141) at Cheltenham back in 2020 and pulled up in 2021 Grand National (149) when weakening after four out. Best days seem behind him and no impression on horses in the money when ninth in the Thyestes (138) before Naas handicap ninth (134) latest. Again, the yard have more credible candidates for Aintree.
65. Punitive
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 137
- Official Rating: 137
- Weight: 9st 10lb
- Recent Form: 22U10P
- Odds: 66/1
Defied quick turnaround from unseating in the Troytown by winning the Porterstown Handicap Chase (129) over the Irish Grand National course and distance at Fairyhouse. Plugged on into tenth in the Thyestes, but pulled up in Kim Muir (137) at Cheltenham latest. Stamina doesn’t appear to be an issue but he’s not proven on sounder than soft going. Will be 6lb out of the handicap if any of the co-topweights run and needs loads of defections.
66. Captain Kanagroo
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Willie Mullins
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 135
- Official Rating: 132
- Weight: 9st 8lb
- Recent Form: 21UFPFP
- Odds: 125/1
Poor jumper who has failed to complete in five subsequent starts to landing the Cork Grand National (122). Stable unlikely to send over to Aintree again after unseating rider at the ninth in the Becher Chase in December. Didn’t get the trip in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter latest. Can be disregarded.
67. Darrens Hope
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Robert Murphy
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 135
- Official Rating: 130
- Weight: 9st 8lb
- Recent Form: 4281PP5
- Odds: 100/1
Florida Pearl winner (131) and gutsy mare with plenty of experience of fences. Pulling up in both the Thyestes and Ten Up is an obvious concern, as is trailing in last in a Listed mares’ race at Thurles (130) latest. Very hard to see her getting in to the Grand National line-up with so many above her in contention.
68. Fakiera
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 135
- Official Rating: 132
- Weight: 9st 8lb
- Recent Form: 652420P
- Odds: 150/1 (from 66/1)
Tem-race maiden over fences but staying on runner-up in the Porterstown Handicap Chase (128) in December. Only 11th and making no impression in the Thyestes Chase before pulling up in the National Hunt Chase on his latest outing. Hard to see a horse like this getting in to the Grand National final field of 40 off his mark and will be 8lb out of the handicap if he does.
69. Mortal
- Age: 11yo
- Trainer: Gordon Elliott
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 135
- Official Rating: 125
- Weight: 9st 8lb
- Recent Form: 5948-45
- Odds: 100/1
Good fourth in Cheltenham Cross Country handicap (136) after almost a year off on reappearance, then fifth at the Festival latest. Arguably doesn’t get home over that 3m 6f trip, so the Grand National distance may be beyond him even if by some miracle the race cut up to where he’s get a run.
70. Captain Cattistock
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Fergal O’Brien
- Likely Jockey: Liam Harrison
- GN Rating: 132
- Official Rating: 132
- Weight: 9st 5lb
- Recent Form: 11-342
- Odds: 150/1
One horse for whom the Grand National trip wouldn’t be a problem but he’s got no chance of getting in to the field. First and second in Edinburgh National (124 and 131) at Musselburgh last couple of seasons and consistent enough in Cheltenham handicaps and hunter chasers, but his rating is just too low to have any hope of a run.
71. Fantastikas
- Age: 8yo
- Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 132
- Official Rating: 132
- Weight: 9st 5lb
- Recent Form: P-60P30
- Odds: 150/1
Pulled up in Scottish Grand National (143), non-stayer in 11th over the fences in the Becher (141) and didn’t get round in the Welsh Grand National (141). Didn’t stay in the Ultima at Cheltenham latest. Can be disregarded.
72. Secret Reprive
- Age: 9yo
- Trainer: Evan Williams
- Likely Jockey: Adam Wedge
- GN Rating: 132
- Official Rating: 132
- Weight: 9st 5lb
- Recent Form: 11/5P-923P
- Odds: 100/1
Welsh Grand National winner (134) of 2020, run in 2021, who has Aintree as a long-term career plan. That scuppered once again by not posting improved form since so his rating can get high up for a run. Pulled up at Uttoxeter (132) on soft to heavy ground latest. All stamina and would get the trip, but impossible to see him making the cut.
73. Glamorgan Duke
- Age: 10yo
- Trainer: Paul John Gilligan
- Likely Jockey: TBC
- GN Rating: 128
- Official Rating: 125
- Weight: 9st 1lb
- Recent Form: 43932UP
- Odds: 200/1 (from 100/1)
Last of Grand National runners entered but needs a top four finish in 2m 7.5f steeplechase or further before March 28, 2023 to qualify. Unseated rider in Bobbyjo Chase (125) and pulled-up in the Ultima (129) latest. Even if he does that, he would need over 30 horses above him in the weights to defect to even be considered a reserve. Discounted.
Complete List of Grand National Runners
We haven’t featured all entries in our above list but just the top 50 or so Grand National runners left in the race. Remember, the maximum field size is 40. That means initial early closing entries of runners for the Grand National are very over-subscribed. From an initial 107 horses entered, there are now 78 left who could still line up at Aintree, although anything below 50 is unlikely to get in. Here are all the runners in the Grand National as things stand:
- Any Second Now
- Conflated
- Hewick
- Galvin
- Noble Yeats
- Envoi Allen
- Royale Pagaille
- Fury Road
- Capodanno
- The Big Dog
- Delta Work
- Sam Brown
- Franco De Port
- Lifetime Ambition
- Carefully Selected
- Chris’s Dream
- Coko Beach
- Gaillard Du Mesnil
- Longhouse Poet
- Darasso
- Pencilfulloflead
- Ga Law
- Happygolucky
- Le Milos
- Quick Wave
- The Shunter
- Escaria Ten
- Farclas
- Remastered
- The Big Breakaway
- Threeundethrufive
- Cape Gentleman
- Cilaos Emery
- Diol Ker
- Roi Mage
- A Wave Of The Sea
- Minella Trump
- Vanillier
- Velvet Elvis
- Ain’t That A Shame
- Corach Rambler
- Enjot D’Allen
- Lord Lariat
- Battleoverdoyen
- Cloudy Glen
- Gin On Lime
- Mister Coffey
- Mr Incredible
- Ashtown Lad
- Gabbys Cross
- Hill Sixteen
- Eva’s Oskar
- Rapper
- Recite A Prayer
- Death Duty
- Dunboyne
- Francky Du Berlais
- Our Power
- Back On The Lash
- Fortescue
- Defi Bleu
- Born By The Sea
- Gevrey
- Milan Native
- Punitive
- Captain Kangaroo
- Darrens Hope
- Fakiera
- Mortal
- Captain Cattistock
- Fantastikas
- Secret Reprive
- Glamorgan Duke
Grand National Runners and Weights
All Grand National runners have a certain weight they must carry. This is allotted to them by the BHA handicapper, who frames a special handicap for the race. Irish horses are often harshly treated by this assessment, so remember that before betting. The Grand National runners and weights are released around Valentine’s Day, so we know then which horse has what weight.
The top weight is always 11st 10lb. In another era, the handicapper could give a horse 12st or even 12st 7lb if that helped to get others into the weight. Any horse carrying less than 10st is what they call out of the handicap, and running off a higher than allotted rating. Grand National runners today are luckier than horses of previous generations, that’s for sure.
In modern times, only a few have carried more than 11st around Aintree to victory. Like any race where ratings determine weight carried, well-handicapped horses often win the contest. You can see what runners and riders for the Grand National this year have got in our detailed list above.
Grand National Runners and Odds
Just like any horse race, there are Grand National odds available to those who want to bet. This is one of the few events in the sport where there is a market all year round. Things really get shaken up when potential Grand National runners are revealed with the release of initial entries towards the end of January or start of February.
All prices quoted correct and 25/1 Bar as of 12:30 BST on Wednesday, 22 March 2023.Runner Odds Corach Rambler 7/1 Noble Yeats 8/1 Delta Work 12/1 Gaillard Du Mensil 12/1 Any Second Now 14/1 Mr Incredible 14/1 Longhouse Poet 16/1 Le Milos 20/1 Galvin 20/1 It almost goes without saying that this is a very competitive race indeed, so horse racing betting sites should have an ante post market that reflects that. Seeing double figure odds for the field is what to expect. After all, there are 40 runners and many more than that entered. The good thing is if your horse isn’t among Grand National runners, then you may receive your stake back if they are balloted out of the final field.
Key Trials for Runners in the Grand National
You may see tomorrow’s Grand National runners in action throughout the season without even realising it. This is because there are some official and many more unofficial trial races for the world’s most famous steeplechase. Many of this year’s Grand National runners took part in the following 25 races in the UK and Ireland over the course of the previous 13 months.
25 Trials for Runners for the Grand National
Grand National Trial Racecourse Trial Distance When Most Recent Winner Irish Grand National Fairyhouse 3m 5f Easter Lord Lariat Scottish Grand National Ayr 4m April Win My Wings Bet365 Gold Cup Sandown 3m 5f April Hewick Punchestown Festival Long Distance Handicap Chase Punchestown 3m 7f April / May Peaches And Cream Cork Grand National Cork 3m 4f November Captain Kangaroo Ladbrokes Trophy Newbury 3m 2f November / December Le Milos Porterstown Handicap Chase Fairyhouse 3m 5f November/ December Punitive Becher Chase Aintree 3m 2f December Ashtown Lad Paddy Power Chase Leopardstown 3m December Real Steel Welsh Grand National Chepstow 3m 6f December The Two Amigos Classic Chase Warwick 3m 5f January Iwilldoit Peter Marsh Chase Haydock 3m 1½f January Abandoned Thyestes Chase Gowran Park 3m 1f January Carefully Selected Sky Bet Handicap Chase Doncaster 3m January Coopers Cross Irish Grand National Trial Punchestown 3m 4f February Coko Beach Grand National Trial Haydock 3m 4f February Quick Wave Eider Chase< Newcastle 4m 1f February >Kitty’s Light Bobbyjo Chase Fairyhouse 3m 1f February Kemboy Grimthorpe Handicap Chase Doncaster 3m 2f March Moroder Ultima Handicap Chase Cheltenham 3m 1f March Corach Rambler National Hunt Chase Cheltenham 3m 6f March Gaillard Du Mesnil Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Cheltenham< 3m 6f March Delta Work Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Cheltenham 3m 2f March Angels Dawn Cheltenham Gold Cup Cheltenham 3m 2½f March Galopin Des Champs Midlands Grand National Uttoxeter 4m 2f March Major Dundee Past Grand National Winners And Runners Up
The runners and rides for the Grand National may contain past winners or horses placed at the track before. If you want to learn more about previous horse racing results, then you can do so on this very site. It may prove instructive to follow potential Grand National runners this way.
Just because a horse has done well in the big one at Aintree before doesn’t mean they will again. However, past Grand National results can tell us which horses performed over the marathon trip and infamous fences. Knowing that can help you make better informed decisions when betting. Here are recent Grand National winners and runners up for your information:
2022 Grand National
Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP <1st Noble Yeats Mr Sam Waley-Cohen> Emmet Mullins 2¼ lengths 50/1 2nd Any Second Now Mark Walsh Ted Walsh 20 lengths 15/2 Grand National 2021
Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP 1st Minella Times Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead 6½ lengths <11/1 2nd Balko Des Flos Aidan Coleman Henry De Bromhead 1¾ lengths 100/1 There was no Grand National race in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grand National 2019
Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP 1st Tiger Roll Davy Russell Gordon Elliott 2¾ lengths 4/1F 2nd >Magic Of Light Paddy Kennedy Jessica Harrington 2¼ lengths 66/1 Grand National 2018
Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP 1st Tiger Roll Davy Russell Gordon Elliott head 10/1 2nd Pleasant Company David Mullins Willie Mullins 11 lengths 66/1 Grand National 2017
Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP 1st One For Arthur Derek Fox Lucinda Russell 4½ lengths 14/1 2nd< Cause Of Causes Mr Jamie Codd Gordon Elliott 3¾ lengths 16/1 Grand National 2016
Position Horse Jockey Trainer Distance SP 1st Rule The World David Mullins Mouse Morris 6 lengths 33/1 2nd The Last Samuri David Bass Kim Bailey 8 lengths 8/1JF List of Recent Grand National Winners
- 2022 – Noble Yeats
- 2021 – Minella Times
- 2020 – No race
- 2019 – Tiger Roll
- 2018 – Tiger Roll
- 2017 – One For Arthur
- 2016 – Rule The World
- 2015 – Many Clouds
- 2014 – Pineau De Re
- 2013 – Auroras Encore
- 2012 – Neptune Collonges
- 2011 – Ballabriggs
- 2010 – Don’t Push It
- 2009 – Mon Mome
- 2008 – Comply Or Die
- 2007 – Silver Birch
- 2006 – Numbersixvalverde
- 2005 – Hedgehunter
Grand National Non Runners List
There can be only 40 Grand National runners, so many horses are going to miss the cut. Others may not take up their early closing engagement with various declaration and forfeit stages following on from when initial entries come out at the end of January. See the latest Grand National non runners below. This list will get larger as we get close to the event View all of the non runners in the Grand National right here:
- Ash Tree Meadow (scratched)
- Burrows Saint (scratched)
- Chemical Energy (insufficient steeplechase runs before cut-off date)
- Fiddlerontheroof (injured)
- Frontal Assault (scratched)
- Grumpy Charley (scratched)
- Iwilldoit (insufficient steeplechase runs before cut-off date)
- Minella Crooner (insufficient steeplechase runs before cut-off date)
- Minella Times (retired)
- Riders Onthe Storn (scratched)
- Sporting John (scratched)
Grand National Runners Tips
There is a knack to finding value among the Grand National runners, because there are so many to choose from. That can be daunting for some novice, inexperienced and casual punters, but serious gamblers have their ways. We asked our experts for some Grand National tips and they were only too happy to oblige.
Over the years, they have found plenty of winners and placed horses that ran well in defeat in the world’s greatest steeplechase. Follow their Grand National runners tips and you may be onto something for the Aintree showpiece. Here are their top three pieces of advice:
Get Non Runner No Bet with Your Grand National Runners
While non runners in the Grand National are a fact of life, there is nothing worse than losing your stake without a run for your money. There is a simple way of eliminating this problem. Place your bets on your fancied Grand National runners with a bookmaker offering a non runner no bet (NRNB) or non runner money back (NRMB) deal. Among those, Betfred are well known for offering this promotion early on the Grand National runners and odds.
Wait Until Grand National Runners and Weights Come Out
A key part of betting on anything is knowing the right time to go in to the market. This is a fine judgment, perhaps built up on instinct and experience, so can be difficult to quantify. However, there is one key point in the ante post Grand National betting where things become clearer. That is halfway through February.
The Grand National runners and weights come out then, just a couple of weeks after the announcement of early closing entries. At this stage, you can start working out which horses you think will definitely get into the race and ones which may sneak in if some higher rated horses don’t turn up at Aintree. Patience could be a virtue as you can make more educated guesses by waiting for the weights.
Bet on Grand National Runners Each Way
If there is one tip our experts swear by then, it is to bet on all of the Grand National horse race runner odds that appeal to you each way. This is not a win only proposition as an event, even if using Grand National free bets on the race. There are 40 horses travelling around two circuits of Aintree, jumping 30 fences all covered in spruce with many obstacles bigger than regulation size for an ordinary steeplechase.
It doesn’t make any sense whatsoever to bet on just a win. Wait long enough and bookies will pay extra places on the Grand National runners and prices, perhaps even seventh and eighth. Getting five is the minimum any punter should take. These are the sort of Grand National betting offers you should be looking for. A placed horse can still return plenty of profit, because of the fiercely competitive nature of the race. Each way bets, covering both the win and the places, is the only way to go.
The Last Word on Grand National Runners
With so many runners at the Grand National, anything can and literally does happen. We hope that this guide has been useful and helps you decide on your bets. Knowing who the Grand National runners and riders are is the first port of call before taking a punt.
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